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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,942.80, 548,914.20 and 225,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,942.80, 548,914.20 and 225,974.80 is: 338,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,942.80 : 548,914.20 = 225,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,942.80/548,914.20 = 225,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,942.80x = 548,914.20 × 225,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,942.80x = 124,040,776,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,040,776,562.16/365,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,962.20

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